Parks & Recreation brochure: September - December 2023

Parks & Recreation

Parks and Recreation registration information

To register for programs and rent facili es, visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/rec-registra on.

Family members should be listed on the same account and can be added at any me. Payment is required at the me of registra on via credit card. Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express are accepted.

Ques ons? Contact the parks and recrea on office at 952.924.2540.

Stay informed of program changes

Stay informed of weather-related schedule changes, facility closings and details for special events by calling the weather line at 952.924.2567.

We would like to hear from you!

The City of St. Louis Park con nually looks for ways to improve its parks and recrea on programming and events, including the ways people receive informa on.

We would like your feedback on how you get informa on about upcoming parks and recrea on programming and events and how you currently par cipate in them. Your feedback will help us iden fy ways to improve our offerings and make them more inclusive for everyone!

The survey should only take a couple minutes to complete, and responses will be anonymous.

Scan the QR code below to take the survey! If you don’t have easy access to the internet, you may submit your answers to us over the phone by calling 952.928.1417 during business hours. Please reference the recrea on survey when you call.

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St. Louis Park roctoberfest

ROC events

ALL AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Ice skate as DJ Bob plays tunes and lights up the ice!

DAYDATE+TIME

FDec. 15, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

ALL AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Rock and polka away under the ROC in its Bavarian-themed se ng. Live music, food trucks, beverages, beer, games and challenges for all ages. Plus prizes!

DAYDATE+TIME

Sa Sept. 23, 5 – 9 p.m.

FEE $5 per person at the gate; ages 5 and under free Event drinkware available for $10 each

ALL AGES

FEE Free to attend. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person. S

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Before you go out for the night, come skate at the ROC with music night, come skate at the ROC with music and refreshments.

DAYDATE+TIME

SuDec. 31, 12:15 – 2:15 p.m.

FEE Free to attend. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.

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ALL AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Learn more about the St. Louis Park Skate School, enjoy an exhibi on by local skaters and join us for ska ng under the stars!

DAYDATE+TIME

Sa Nov. 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

FEE Free

School Fall Showcase

Ice Bowling St. Louis Park

SHAMROC ICE BOWLING

September – December 2023 3

Skate 3

Movies in the park

ALL AGES

Get your popcorn ready, free outdoor movie nights are back! Bring ready, free outdoor movie Bring a blanket or chair and your own snacks. or

DAYsDATEs+TIMES+LOCATIONS

Th Aug. 24, 8 p.m., Space Jam: A New Legacy, Ainsworth Park, 7700 28th St. W.

Sa Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., Top Gun: Maverick, Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.

Sa Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Browndale Park, 4900 Morningside Road

FEE Free

2023 Fire Department Open House and Community Health Resource Fair

ALL AGES

Fire Station 1, 3750 Wooddale Ave. S.

Join fellow community members for one of the city's most highly a ended events of the year! Displays and demonstra ons for people of all ages to enjoy, along with great food and drinks.

DAYDATE+TIME

TuSept. 19, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

FEE Free

Walk Park

ALL AGES

Join this community walking event where we’ll meet for a 1 – 2 mile leisure walk the second Saturday of every month to explore parts of the St. Louis Park trail system. If it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 40 degrees, we will walk inside the St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Please meet at the back entrance at door #16.

DAYDATEs+TIME+Locations

Sa Sept. 9, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at Melrose Center parking lot, 3525 Monterey Drive, to walk Bass Lake Preserve/George Haun Trail

SaOct. 14, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at Nelson Park parking lot, 2500 Georgia Ave. S., to walk North Cedar Lake Regional Trail

SaNov. 11, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at the main entrance, 8300 W. Franklin Ave., to walk the Westwood Hills Nature Center trails

SaDec. 9, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., meet at West 16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue South to walk Lamplighter Park

FEE Free; no registration required

Active All Autumn

ALL AGES

Ac ve All Autumn is back this fall by popular demand! Achieve small, reachable, ac ve goals through the autumn season. Walk as li le as 1 mile, hit 7,000 steps in a day or even aim for 50,000 steps in a week. Goals can be big or small, and par cipants are encouraged to achieve them at their own pace. Achieve goals over 40 days and receive a corresponding number of entries for a grand prize drawing! A goal tracking sheet will be provided to registered par cipants. All par cipants who submit their tracking sheet will be entered into a drawing and mailed a one- me daily Aqua c Park pass to use in 2024. Passes will be mailed in May 2024.

DATEs

Sept. 23 (first day of autumn) – Nov. 1

FEE Free; registration required

Registration deadline: Sept. 29

4 2 nd Annual Halloween Party

ALL AGES

Children 2+ must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Join us for this family-friendly fall tradi on! Come in costumes and enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor ac vi es. Play carnival style games and trick-or-treat with friendly animal characters on Mother Nature’s Trail. Round out the evening with a puppet show and refreshments. Early bird ckets will be mailed Oct. 12.

DAYsDATES+TIME

FOct. 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

SaOct. 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

FEE Early bird (postmarked by Oct.11):

$10 per person (resident) / $11 (non-resident)

After Oct.11: $12 per person (resident) / $13 (non-resident)

Households of four or more will receive a 20% discount for the fourth person and each person thereafter.

Registration deadline: 4 p.m. on the day of the event or when full

Calling all pumpkin carvers!

Westwood Hills Nature Center is seeking dona ons of carved pumpkins to decorate the trails for our Halloween Party. Pumpkins can be dropped off at the nature center on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. If you’d like to take your pumpkin(s) home, they can be picked up on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please keep designs family friendly. Happy carving!

goblins on ice

The Rec Center and ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Join us for free ice ska ng during our annual Halloween ska ng event! Free rental skates are available and costumes welcome.

DAYDATE+TIMEs

FOct. 27, noon – 1:30 p.m., The Rec Center west rink

FOct. 27, 5:45 – 7 p.m., ROC

FEE Free; no registration required

Pitch a Pumpkin

ALL AGES

The Rec Center parking lot, 3700 Monterey Drive

Halloween is over, and your pumpkins are ready to be pitched. Instead of tossing them in the trash, give your pumpkins another life as compost. The city is offering free pumpkin recycling. All pumpkins collected will be taken to a local compost facility. Please remove all candles, wax and decora ons. Painted pumpkins cannot be accepted.

DaysDATEs+TIME

AGES 6 – 12

AGES6 –

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Spend the morning playing bingo and learning about the Thanksgiving holiday. Prizes awarded for the winners of each bingo game. Registrants can stay for free ice ska ng (and use of rental skates) a er bingo.

DAYDATE+TIME

W Nov. 22, 11 a.m. – noon

FEE $8 per person (resident) / $11 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Nov. 17

All ages

Louisiana Oaks Park, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

ALL AGES

The Rec Center west rink, 3700 Monterey Drive

Enjoy free indoor holiday ice ska ng just before the turkey and stuffing. Free skate rental is available.

DAYDATE+TIME

WNov. 22, noon – 1:30 p.m.

FEE Free; no registration required

Dig out last year’s treasure, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the crea vity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park. A erwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and revel in your accomplishments while wearing your race medal. Registrants also receive a goodie bag. Pre-race pick up will be Friday, Dec. 1. More informa on will be sent to par cipants.

DAYDATE+TIME

SuDec. 3; race begins at 5:30 p.m.

FEE Early bird fee (before Oct. 15): $40

Registration fee (Oct. 16 – Dec. 2): $45

Race day registration (begins at 4 p.m.): $50

Be The Light Winter Solstice Walk

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Join us on the shortest day of the year to remember that many in Join day of remember our community aren’t able “to see the light” because of struggles see the with mental health or difficult situa ons. Follow the luminary walk or through the forest guided by visual messages from the community. guided by messages from community. Light a candle in honor or memory of someone who struggles with candle someone who struggles or struggled with mental health. Gather around a fire in the glowing with mental Gather a winter light. To share the light, create a luminary with your own light, message to take home and light your neighborhood.

DAYDATE+TIME

DAY DATE+TIME

Th Dec. 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

FEE Free; registration required Registration deadline: when program is full

New Year's Gnome Search

ALL AGES

Each week in January a di fferent New Year's gnome will be placed in one of the city's parks. Once a gnome is placed in a park, it will remain there un l the end of January. We will give out clues to help locate the di fferent gnomes each week on Tuesday morning through Facebook, Twi er and Instagram (@stlouispark), as well as GovDelivery emails.

It is said that those who snap a photo with one of the New Year's gnomes will have some of its good luck transferred to them! Share your photos with us through social media by pos ng them in the comments sec on of our weekly clue posts.

Pres chool programs

Music Together

At Music Together, our mission is to make the world a be er place by making it more musical. We bring the highest quality music and movement experience to children, and we involve the adults who love them in the magical process of development. Our relaxed, yet focused classes nurture children’s natural enthusiasm for music and support them on their journey to becoming confident, lifelong music makers.

Music Together Demos

AGES 0 – 6

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Various locations, see below

Come see what they are all about!

DAYsDATEs+TIMEs+locations

TuSept. 12, 4:15 – 5 p.m.,

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

TuSept. 12, 5:15 – 6 p.m.,

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

ThSept. 14, 9:15 – 10 a.m., Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

ThSept. 14, 10:15 – 11 a.m.,

Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

TuDec. 5, 4:15 – 5 p.m.,

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

TuDec. 5, 5:15 – 6 p.m.,

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

ThDec. 14, 9:15 – 10 a.m.,

Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

ThDec. 14, 10:15 – 11 a.m.,

Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

FEE Free; preregistration required

Music Together Sessions

AGES 0 - 6

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Various locations, see below Each week, join these award-winning classes for 45 minutes of pure fun. Classes are mixed-age so siblings can be together. Infants under 8 months on the first day of the session a end free with paid sibling. Par cipants receive a CD, a code to download the music using our free Hello Everybody app, an illustrated songbook and parent educa on materials.

Fall

DAYsDATEs+TIMEs+LOCATIONs

TuSept. 26 – Nov. 28, 4:15 – 5 p.m., Westwood Hills

Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Tu Sept. 26 – Nov. 28, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Westwood Hills

Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

ThSept. 28 – Dec. 7, 9:15 – 10 a.m. (no class Nov. 23), Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

ThSept. 28 – Dec. 7, 10:15 – 11 a.m. (no class Nov. 23), Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. FEE $195 for the first registered child; $109 for each additional sibling 8 months or older. Infants under 8 months attend at no cost with a paid sibling. Birth date cut-off for a younger sibling to qualify for free admission is Jan. 25, 2024. Infants attending without a registered sibling pay full $195 fee. Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Winter

DAYs DATEs+TIMEs+LOCATIONs

TuJan. 9 – March 12, 4:15 – 5 p.m., Westwood Hills

Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

TuJan. 9 – March 12, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Westwood Hills

Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

ThJan. 11 – March 14, 9:15 – 10 a.m., Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

ThJan. 11 – March 14, 10:15 – 11 a.m., Louisiana Oaks Park building, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.

FEE $195 for the first registered child; $109 for each additional sibling 8 months or older. Infants under 8 months attend at no cost with a paid sibling. Birth date cut-off for a younger sibling to qualify for free admission is May 8, 2024. Infants attending without a registered sibling pay full $195 fee.

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimen ng with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

Wheels on the Bus

AGES 18 MONTHS – 6 YEARS

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

“The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round...” Come on around to class to create and sing. The Wheels on the Bus song will be our inspira on as we create a school bus art masterpiece.

DAYDATE+TIME

FSept. 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $23 per person (resident) / $28 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Aug. 25

My Favorite Art Class

AGES 3 – 6

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Pain ng, drawing and clay – it’s all so much fun! Your li le ar st will have a blast while exploring many techniques, styles and materials. We’ll make silly clay owls, an adorable handprint flower garden and a dinosaur that glows inthe dark! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

DAYs DATEs+TIME

W, ThOct. 18 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon

FEE $87 per person (resident) / $97 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

City of St. Louis Park

See page 24 for Westwood Hills Nature Center preschool programs.

Halloween Craft Party

AGES 18 MONTHS – 6 YEARS

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Park your broom at the door and come on in! Together, you and your child will create an adorable picture of a haunted house, complete with a spooky handprint ghost. What a great keepsake! Costumes are welcomed at class.

DAYDATE+TIME

FOct. 20, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $23 per person (resident) / $28 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

Ghostly Goo

Ages 4 – 9

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Slippery, slimy, spooky ... BOO! It's Halloween, so we're making ghostly goo! Create your very own Halloween slime, then dress up a spooky jar to keep it in. Monsters, bats, ghosts, pumpkins and more! What creepy creature will you make? Ar sts are invited to wear their costumes to class for extra Halloween fun. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAYDATE+TIME

FOct. 20, 1 – 4 p.m.

FEE $43 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

Holiday Ornament Making

AGES 18 MONTHS – 12 YEARS

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Join us for an ornament making party! We will set up four sta ons, each with a different ornament to make. Your child will make holiday themed ornaments inspired by holiday favorites such as snowmen, reindeer and more. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gi s!

18 MONTHS – 6 YEARS

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

DAYDATE+TIME

FDec. 22, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $23 per person (resident) / $28 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

5 – 12 YEARS

Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAYDATE+TIME

FDec. 22, 1 – 4 p.m.

FEE $41 per person (resident) / $45 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

Creative Movement – Pre-ballet

AGES 3 – 5

Various locations, see below

Par cipants will stretch, tumble and develop their motor skills and learn basic ballet moves through fun movement ac vi es and songs in a posi ve environment. This introductory class will teach students age-appropriate skills that will help improve their body strength and control while encouraging safety, group interac on and peer encouragement. Ballet shoes, leotard and ghts preferred, but not required.

DAYDATES+TIMEs

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 9 – 9:35 a.m., The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m., The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 10:30 – 11 a.m., The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sa Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 25), 9 – 9:35 a.m., The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Let’s Draw, Paint and Sculpt

AGES 5 – 12

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

You asked for it, so here it is – a class with all that art has to offer and more! Your child will love experimen ng with many different materials while learning a lot of new techniques. We'll learn to draw a wacky llama, and we’ll sculpt and paint a box full of delicious-looking donuts. We’ll even create one of our most popular projects – a snow globe! Parents, you’ll need to make space on the fridge and the mantle for these amazing works of art! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAY DATE+TIME

FNov. 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FEE $91 per person (resident) / $101 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 29

Sa Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 25), 9:45 – 10:15 a.m., The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sa Oct. 28 – Dec. 9 (no class Nov. 25), 10:30 – 11 a.m., The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Mosaics

FEE $62 per person (resident) / $70 (non-resident)

Ages 3 – 9

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full Holiday

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sign your kids up for an a ernoon of art while you get your shopping done. Par cipants will make beau ful holiday-themed clay mosaics. Choices of a shape include an ornament, Star of David, holiday tree, etc. Who wouldn’t love to receive this as a gi ?

DAY DATE+TIME

SuDec. 17, 1 – 2 p.m.

FEE $25 per person (resident) / $30 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 8

Soccer Shots

AGES 2 – 5

Bronx Park, 2900 Jersey Ave. S.

Soccer Shots Mini (age 2) is a high-energy program that introduces children to fundamental soccer principles through fun games, songs and posi ve reinforcement.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

TuSept. 5 – Oct. 10, 5 – 5:30 p.m.

TuSept. 5 – Oct. 10, 6:10 – 6:40 p.m.

WSept. 6 – Oct. 11, 5 – 5:30 p.m.

WSept. 6 – Oct. 11, 6:10 – 6:40 p.m.

FEE $157 per person (resident) / $168 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Soccer Shots Classic (ages 3 – 5) uses crea ve and imagina ve games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shoo ng.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

TuSept. 5 – Oct. 10, 5:35 – 6:05 p.m.

TuSept. 5 – Oct. 10, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

WSept. 6 – Oct. 11, 5:35 – 6:05 p.m.

WSept. 6 – Oct. 11, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

FEE $157 per person (resident) / $168 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Mites Basketball

gradeS K – 1

St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. This skill-based program has an emphasis on instruc on of fundamentals such as dribbling, passing and shoo ng. Instruc onal scrimmages will be played. Junior basketballs are used, and basketball hoops are lowered for this ac vity. When registering, you may note up to two children that your child would like to be on a team with.

DAYDATEs+TIMEs+GRADE

SaJan. 20 – March 2, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., grade K

SaJan. 20 – March 2, 9:50 – 10:50 a.m., grade 1

SaJan. 20 – March 2, 11 a.m. – noon, grade 1

FEE $50 per person (resident) / $55 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Little Tot Playtime

AGES 1 – 5 BY START OF PROGRAM

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Li le tots can ride the big wheelers and play with cars, trucks, blocks and more! This is an unsupervised ac vity; parents or guardians must accompany their child(ren).

DAYSDATES+TIME

Tu – FNov. 14 – May 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no session Nov. 22 – 24, Dec. 27 – 29, April 5)

FEE $3 per session at the door $55 for a 30-session punch pass which can be used at any session

Little Tot Playtime Attendants Needed

ATTENDANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

Responsibili es include set up and tear down of all program equipment and supervision of the program areas Tuesday –Friday, Nov. 14 – May 3, 9 a.m. – noon; no session Nov. 22 – 24, Dec. 27 – 29 and April 5. Pay is $15 per hour. Immediate children may a end program for free.

Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/employment to apply online.

Baseball

Football Associa on Grades K – 12

Hockey Associa on Ages 4 – 18 www.slphockey.org

Lacrosse Associa on Ages 5 – 14 www.slplax.com

Minnesota Flyers Track and Field Club Grades K – 12 www.minnesotaflyers.com

Park Valley United FC Soccer Associa on Ages 5 – 18 www.parkvalleyunitedfc.org

Access to fun scholarship

How it works

The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance of recrea on and the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages. The city offers a program for those who live, work or a end school in St. Louis Park who may need financial assistance to par cipate in our recrea on programs.

• A family member can receive a maximum of $200 in fee assistance per calendar year (January – December) and must pay the first 50% of the ac vity/program fee.

• Eligibility is based on family size and household income. Using the table below, find your family size. If your maximum total household income is at or below the amount shown and you live, work or a end school in St. Louis Park, you would qualify.

• Fee assistance must be approved for each program/ac vity.

• Special circumstances will be considered if your income exceeds the guidelines or if there are other extenua ng circumstances.

• Those who qualify should submit an applica on. For more informa on, call 952.924.2540 or download the applica on online at www.stlouisparkmn.gov/ac vi es-programs.

Scan the QR code to apply!

*Based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income limits for state, federal and local programs.

What programs are eligible?

• Aqua c Park season passes

• Parks and recrea on special events and programs

• Westwood Hills Nature Center programs

What programs are not eligible?

• Adult athle c leagues

• Any class, program or pass that is $10 or less

• Birthday party packages

• Facility rentals (ice rinks, rooms and picnic shelters)

• Westwood Hills Nature Center outreach programs

Donate to Access to Fun

Make a tax-deduc ble dona on to Access to Fun online or call 952.924.2540 for more informa on.

Youth and teen programs

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimen ng with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

My Favorite Art Class

AGES 3 – 6

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Pain ng, drawing and clay – it’s all so much fun! Your li le ar st will have a blast while exploring many techniques, styles and materials. We’ll make silly clay owls, an adorable handprint flower garden and a dinosaur that glows in the dark! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

DAYsDATEs+TIME

W, ThOct. 18 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon

FEE $87 per person (resident) / $97 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

Ghostly Goo

AGES 4 – 9

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Slippery, slimy, spooky...BOO! It’s Halloween season, so we are making ghostly goo! Create your very own Halloween slime, then dress up a spooky jar to keep it in. Monsters, bats, ghosts, pumpkins and more – what creepy creature will you make? The ar sts are invited to wear their costumes to class for extra Halloween fun. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAYDATE+TIME

FOct. 20, 1 – 4 p.m.

FEE $43 per person (resident) / $48 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

Let’s Draw, Paint and Sculpt

AGES 5 – 12

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

All that art has to offer and more! Your child will love experimen ng with many different materials while learning a lot of new techniques. We'll learn to draw a wacky llama, sculpt and paint a box full of delicious-looking donuts, and create a snow globe! Parents, you’ll need to make space on the fridge and the mantle for these amazing works of art! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAYDATE+TIME

F Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FEE $91 per person (resident) / $101 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 29

Holiday Ornament Making

AGES 18 MONTHS – 12 YEARS

The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Join us for an ornament making party! We will set up four sta ons, each with a different ornament to make. Your child will make holiday themed ornaments inspired by holiday favorites such as snowmen, reindeer and more. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gi s!

18 MONTHS – 6 YEARS

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

DAYDATE+TIME

FDec. 22, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $23 per person (resident) / $28 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

5 – 12 YEARS

Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

DAYDATE+TIME

FDec. 22, 1 – 4 p.m.

FEE $41 per person (resident) / $45 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 10

Fall Soccer Leagues

Little Kicks

AGES 5 – 6 BY OCT. 31

Paul Frank Field at Freedom Park, 3261 Gorham Ave.

DAYDATES+TIME

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 15, games start at 3 p.m.

FEE $50 per person (resident) / $55 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Aug. 26 or when full

Kicks

AGES 7 – 8 BY OCT. 31

Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th St. W.

DAYDATES+TIME

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 15, games start at 2 p.m.

FEE $50 per person (resident) / $55 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Aug. 26 or when full

See page 24 – 25 for Westwood Hills Nature Center youth programs.

Youth Basketball League

GRADES 2 – 6

Location varies: Crystal, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park

This recrea onal league provides youth the opportunity to play against other ci es through a partnership with Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park. Youth will learn basketball skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Prac ces are held once a week at 6 or 7 p.m. and will start one to two weeks before the first game day, depending on coach availability, at St. Louis Park elementary schools. Games are played on Saturdays between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., primarily at Davis Community Center in Golden Valley. Prac ce and team informa on will come directly from your coach or the city you registered with. Teams are coached by parent volunteers.

DAYGAME DATES+GRADES

Sa Jan. 20 – March 9

Boys grade 2

Boys grade 3

Boys grades 4 – 5

Girls grades 2 – 3

Girls grades 4 – 6

FEE $85 per person (resident) / $89 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or when full

Volunteer coaches needed

Parents interested in volunteering to coach their child’s soccer or basketball team will or basketball have their child’s registra on fee refunded at the end of the season (maximum two coaches per team). Parent coaches must help cover all games and prac ces. If interested in all games and in coaching, note on your child’s registra on.

Little Tigers Self-Defense

Lil Ti SlfD

Ages3 – 5

Location varies, see below Master Tom Malone will help your child learn basic self-defense and mar al arts skills while developing coordina on and flexibility. Basic kicks are taught through a variety of exercises and strikes.

*Resident rates apply to par cipants living in Golden Valley, New Hope or St. Louis Park.

DAYDATES+TIMES+LOCATIONS

Tu Sept. 19 – Oct. 24, 10 – 10:30 a.m., New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Louisiana Ave. N., New Hope TuSept. 19 – Oct. 24, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m., Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley

Tu Nov. 14 – Dec. 19, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m., Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley

FEE $69 per person (resident) / $74 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: five days before start date or when full

Tae Kwon Do

AGES 5+

Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley This program will teach discipline, focus, endurance and flexibility. Master Tom Malone will teach self-defense skills such as kicks, punches and strikes.

*Resident rates apply to par cipants living in Golden Valley, New Hope or St. Louis Park.

DAYDATES+TIME

Tu Sept. 19 – Oct. 24, 6:15 – 7 p.m.

Tu Nov. 14 – Dec. 19, 6:15 – 7 p.m.

FEE $89 per person (resident) / $94 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: five days before start date or when full

Indoor Skateboard Camps at 3rd Lair

AGES 6+

3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Ave., Golden Valley Camps for beginners, experts and everybody in between! Learn balance, pushing, dropping in and skate park safety and e que e. Instructors are experienced in the sport and have years of teaching knowledge. Equipment needed for camp includes a skateboard and helmet. Knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are recommended. All equipment is available at no extra charge if needed. All par cipants are welcome to stay and board a er the instruc on ends.

DAYsDATES+TIME+fees

W – F Oct. 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – noon, $180 per person

W Nov. 22, 9 a.m. – noon, $60 per person

FNov. 24, 9 a.m. – noon, $60 per person

M – FDec. 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – noon, $300 per person

Tu – FDec. 26 – 29, 9 a.m. – noon, $240 per person

Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Express Stations

AGES 16+

Wolfe Park building, 3700 Monterey Drive

Sta ons will be set up to use all the major muscle groups and improve balance and reac on me in an effec ve, fun workout. Equipment provided. Feel free to bring your own weights or a band.

Free Kick-Off Session

DAYDATE+TIME

M Sept. 11, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

FEE Free; registration required

Registration deadline: Sept. 6

Express Sta ons Sessions

DAYDATEs+TIME

M Sept. 18 – Oct. 23, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $47 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Sept. 13

DAYDATES+TIME

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6 – 6:45 p.m.

FEE $49 per person (resident) / $54 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 30

Intro and Experience Yoga Kick-Off

AGES 16+

Wolfe Park building, 3700 Monterey Drive

This is a great, free class for a beginner or a refresher for the more experienced yogi. A brief history of yoga, what yoga is right for you, new research, benefits and correct alignment in poses will be covered. This is a gentle class with slow movement. Bring a mat or one will be provided.

DAYDATE+TIME

Th Sept. 14, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

FEE Free; registration required

Registration deadline: Sept. 7

Restorative Yoga and Meditation

AGES 16+

Wolfe Park building, 3700 Monterey Drive

This stress reducing class will incorporate restora ve yoga poses with breathwork and medita on. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or one will be provided.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

M Sept. 18 – Oct. 23, 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Th Sept. 21 – Oct. 26, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $42 per person (resident) / $47 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Sept. 13

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Th Nov. 2 – Dec. 21, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. (no class Nov. 23)

FEE $49 per person (resident) / $54 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 30

All Levels Yoga

AGES 16+

Wolfe Park building, 3700 Monterey Drive

This one-hour class provides flexibility, strength, balance improvement, relaxa on and stress reduc on techniques. Many modifica ons will be offered; great for the experienced or newer par cipant. Please bring your own mat.

DAYDATES+TIME

Th Sept. 21 – Oct. 26, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FEE $60 per person (resident) / $68 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Sept. 14

DAYDATES+TIME

Th Nov. 2 – Dec. 21, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (no class Nov. 23)

FEE $70 per person (resident) / $78 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 26

Foam Rolling Workshop

AGES 16+

Wolfe Park building, 3700 Monterey Drive

Foam rolling is like giving yourself a free mini massage and helps stress reduc on. Benefits include preven ng injuries, improving posture and releasing muscle tension. Come learn foam rolling techniques from cer fied instructor Judy Coughlin. Bring your own rollers and learn the latest research in using them. Foam rollers can be purchased at many places for under $10.

DAYDATE+TIME

Su Oct. 29, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE $20 per person (resident) / $25 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Oct. 24

Adult Leagues

Adult leagues are offered for team registration only.

Call 952.924.2540 to have a registra on packet mailed to you or to be placed on a free-agent list.

Indoor Volleyball Leagues

AGES 18+

St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Co-rec, six-person officiated league.

Fall league dayDATEs

W 7 weeks, starts the week of Oct. 4

FEE $250 per team

Registration deadline: Sept. 22 or when full

Winter league

dayDATEs

W7 weeks, starts the week of Jan. 3

FEE $250 per team

Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or when full

Broomball Leagues

AGES 18+

Co-rec broomball league offered at a recrea onal level on a full-size rink.

Fall league

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

dayDATES

Su7 weeks, starts Nov. 5

FEE $450 per team

Registration deadline: Oct. 27 or when full

Winter leagues

Nelson Park hockey rink, 2500 Georgia Ave. S.

daysDATEs

M – F7 weeks, starts the week of Jan. 2

FEE $420 per team

Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or when full

5 x 5 Basketball League

AGES 18+

Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St. Our men’s officiated league offers compe ve and recrea onal levels.

daysDATEs

Tu – Th12 weeks plus playoffs, starts the week of Nov. 21

FEE $600 per team

Registration deadline: Nov. 3 or when full

Softball Leagues

AGES 18+

Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.

Dakota Park, 2643 Dakota Ave. S.

The leagues are classified as C – D. Tournaments are offered at an addi onal cost. Begins late April. daysleague type

M – FMen’s evenings (single or double-header games)

SuCo-rec double-header games

Tu, W, Th Co-rec single games

FEE Single games (12 games)

$610 per team

Double-header games (20 games)

$820 per team

Registration deadline for 2023 summer league returning teams: Feb. 9

Registration deadline for new teams: March 15

ST.LOUIS PARK

Session registration deadlines and class exceptions

In order to staff and add classes as needed, deadline to register for classes is two weeks prior to the start of the session. Add your name to the waitlist if a class is full. Addi onal classes may be added. Skaters registered for the prior session will be given priority in placement.

Special notes

SKATE SCHOOL

Ice skating lessons

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

St. Louis Park Skate School offers a hybrid ska ng program to meet the needs of all our skaters that incorporates the Learn to Skate USA and Ice Ska ng Ins tute (ISI) weSKATE program curriculum.

Each class presents a progression of specific skills that build upon one another. Contact the ska ng director at skate@stlouisparkmn.gov with ques ons.

What level do you register for?

If you are not sure what level to register your child for, register them as follows:

• Skaters who are 6 years old and younger, who have li le or no ska ng experience, sign up for Beginner Snowplow.

• Skaters who are 7 years old and older, who have li le or no ska ng experience, sign up for Basic 1/ Pre-Alpha.

Fall session

September – October

DAYsDATES

SaSept. 9 – Oct. 28 (no class Oct. 21)

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23

Registration deadline: Sept. 1

Winter 1 session

November – December

• Fee includes skate rental, ISI membership, three free sessions to public ska ng and prac ce ice (if available).

• Prac ce ice (if available) on the day of class is open to registered skaters and the parents of Snowplow class par cipants only.

• Protec ve headgear is required for all beginner skaters. Bicycle or lightweight hockey helmets are acceptable.

• No shoes or boots on the ice.

• Skaters should wear warm, comfortable clothing, including gloves or mi ens.

• First me skaters and those using rental skates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class.

• Skaters may be moved at instructor discre on throughout the session to a level that is appropriate for them.

• Students may remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills needed to move up to the next level. Skaters that desire to progress more quickly are encouraged to register for two classes a week.

• Class assignments are not guaranteed. Classes may be combined with others or canceled if minimum number has not been met.

DAYsDATES

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 22)

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 25)

SuNov. 5 – Dec. 17

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18

Registration deadline: Oct. 22

Annual Ice Show – SAVE THE DATE

Rehearsal dates: Feb. 21 – March 15, 2024

Performance dates: March 16 – 17, 2024

Registra on deadline: Dec. 20

See page 21 for more informa on.

Group Classes

Beginner Snowplow

AGES 4 – 6

For tots with li le to no previous ska ng experience. Class emphasis is on learning to stand, fall and move on the ice through songs and games. Protec ve headgear is required.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa

Sa

Sa

M

W

Sa

Sa

Sa

M

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Advanced Snowplow

AGES 4 – 6

For tots with previous ska ng experience. Must have passed Beginner Snowplow or Beginner Tot and Me. Class emphasis is on pushing, gliding, stops and forward/backward ska ng. Protec ve headgear is required. DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. $84/$93

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. $84/$93

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 6:30 – 7 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. $72/$80

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Special Skater

AGES 5+

The special skater program consists of a modified learn-to-skate curriculum and test standards and opens the door to the wonderful world of ice ska ng for individuals of all ages and abili es. These tests are designed to be smaller steps to learn the basic skill maneuvers in the tradi onal Pre-Alpha through Delta levels. A parent/guardian or authorized companion who can already skate may join the skater, if desired, at no extra cost. Protec ve headgear is required.

DAYDATES+TIME

Basic 1/Pre-Alpha

AGES 7 – 15

For youth with li le previous ska ng experience. Class emphasis is on learning to stand, fall and move on the ice. This class will teach forward swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning stops. Protec ve headgear is recommended. DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.

Sa

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Basic 2/Advanced Pre-Alpha

AGES 4 – 15

For skaters who have passed the beginner levels. Skaters will master forward ska ng, backward swizzles, one-foot glides, moving snowplow stops and standing two-foot turns.

Basic 5/Beta

AGES 4 – 15

For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 4/Alpha Mastery level. Emphasis is on backward edges on a circle, backward crossovers, backward stroking and T-stops. Skaters will also be introduced to three-turns and beginner two-foot spins.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Basic 6-Pre FS/Gamma-Delta

AGES 4 – 15

For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 5/Beta level. Skaters will con nue mastery of forward three turns, Mohawk turns, hockey stops, forward edges, bunny hops, shoot-the-ducks and lunges.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Freestyle

AGES 6+

Basic 3/Alpha Intro

AGES 4 – 15

For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 2/Advanced Pre-Alpha level. Elements introduced are forward stroking, beginning forward two-foot turns, backward glides, one-foot snowplow stops and prepara on for forward crossovers.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Basic 4/Alpha Mastery

AGES 4 – 15

FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. $72/$80

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

For skaters who have successfully completed Basic 3/Alpha Introductory. Skaters will learn how to hold forward inside and outside edges on a circle, forward crossovers, backward half swizzles on a circle and backward one-foot glides.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

For skaters who have successfully completed Pre-Free Skate/Delta level. Skaters will learn to jump, spin and other exci ng moves in ISI Freestyle. Skaters must have passed the previous level to register for the next level. A progression to more difficult jumps and spins taught at each level. Student must successfully demonstrate the required elements while performing a program to music to pass a level.

FREESTYLE 1 – 2

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

FREESTYLE 3+

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Adult Beginner

AGES 16+

For adults with li le or no previous ska ng experience. Par cipants will work on basic forward and backward ska ng, one- and two-foot glides, stops and improving stability on the ice. Protec ve headgear is recommended.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Adult Intermediate

AGES 16+

For adults who are comfortable on the ice and are ready for new maneuvers. This class will focus on improving stops, push and glide forward ska ng, backward glides as well as learning edges, crossovers and turns.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Adult Advanced

AGES 16+

Adults who are ready to improve edges, turns and crossovers and begin learning spins, jumps and moves in the field.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 8:30 – 9 a.m. $72/$80

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Specialty classes

Hockey Tots

AGES 4 – 7

For skaters who have passed the Advanced Snowplow ska ng class and are comfortable moving quickly across the ice and ska ng backwards. Skaters should wear full pads and helmets. Pucks and s cks will not be used.

DAYDATES+TIME FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Hockey Skills

AGES 7 – 15

For skaters who are comfortable with forward and backwards ska ng, crossovers and edges. Fast moving class to improve hockey ska ng skills focusing on power and edge quality. Great for young hockey players who need an extra boost for hockey season. Skaters should wear full pads and helmet. Pucks and s cks will not be used.

DAYDATES+TIME FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Adult SkateFit

AGES 16+

SkateFit is designed for adult skaters who want to stay fit by ska ng but want more than an open skate session. Each session will be instructor-led and will work to improve stroking, power, edges, posture and control to enhance their overall ska ng ability.

DAYDATES+TIME

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 8:45 – 9:30 p.m.

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 8:45 – 9:30 p.m.

FEE $12 one-time admission

Jump, Spin and Spiral

For skaters that want to take their ska ng skills to the next level. This class focuses on basic to advanced jump, spin and edge techniques. Skaters will be grouped with skaters of similar jump and spin level.

ALPHA THROUGH FS 2

DAYDATES+TIME

Junior/Senior Club

AGES 5+

Introduces skaters Basic 4/Alpha Mastery through Freestyle levels to use the full ice surface for their ska ng skills. Each skater will receive a 10 to 15-minute private lesson with the remainder of the class me to prac ce independently. Skaters must also be enrolled in their appropriate skate school class in addi on to this course.

Junior/Senior Club (Gamma and up)

DAYDATES+TIME FEE

Sa Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 8 – 8:30 a.m. $84/$93

Sa Nov. 4 – Dec. 16, 8 – 8:30 a.m. $72/$80

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Junior Club (Alpha – FS 3)

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 5:30 – 6 p.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 7:15 – 7:30 p.m. $42/$47

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 7 – 7:30 p.m. $84/$93

Su Nov. 5 – Dec. 17, 5:30 – 6 p.m. $84/$93

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 7:15 – 7:30 p.m. $42/$47

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Senior Club (FS 3 and up)

DAYsDATES+TIMEs FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 6:30 – 7 p.m. $84/$93

M Sept. 11 – Oct. 23, 8:15 – 8:45 p.m. $84/$93

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 8 – 8:30 p.m. $84/$93

Su Nov. 5 – Dec. 17, 6:30 – 7 p.m. $84/$93

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 8:15 – 8:45 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Freestyle Off-Ice Training

FREESTYLE LEVEL SKATERS

FEE

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 6:30 – 7 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

FS 3 AND UP

DAYDATES+TIME

FEE

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 7:30 – 8 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

ALL LEVELS (ALPHA – FREESTYLE)

DAYDATES+TIME

FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 6 – 6:30 p.m. $84/$93

Su Nov. 5 – Dec. 17, 6 – 6:30 p.m. $84/$93

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Moves, Power and Edges

GAMMA LEVEL and UP Skaters will work to improve stroking, power, edges, posture and control to enhance their overall ska ng ability. Advanced adults who are comfortable ska ng forward and backward crossovers are welcome.

DAYDATES+TIME

FEE

Su Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. $63/$70

Su Nov. 6 – Dec. 17, 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. $63/$70

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Improve your ska ng skills and performance on the ice. The class will vary from week to week, covering jump and spin exercises, strength and condi oning, balance and flexibility. Classes are for Freestyle level skaters and are designated by current class level. Come to class wearing athle c/ska ng a re and athle c footwear.

DAYsDATES+TIMEs

FEE

M Sept. 11 – Sept. 23, 6 – 6:30 p.m. $35/$42

W Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. $35/$42

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 6 – 6:30 p.m. $35/$42

Registration deadline: two weeks before start date

Off-Ice Harness Training

AGES 5+

This private lesson training provides skaters the opportunity to prac ce and improve their air rota on posi on and eliminates the focus of the on-ice set up and poten al falls. Training is offered to skaters of all abili es to work on their technique in a safe environment. Skaters should wear athle c or ska ng a re and athle c footwear or skates. Lessons are held in 10 to 15-minute increments. Email skate@stlouisparkmn.gov to schedule private off-ice harness training. Days and times vary by instructor availability.

FEE $5 per skater per lesson

Competitive Team Skating

AGES 7+, GAMMA LEVEL AND UP

Join St. Louis Park compe ve ska ng as we make team selec ons and placements for the 2023 – 2024 ska ng season!

What is Team St. Louis Park?

Our teams work together to learn and perform an exci ng choreographed rou ne to music and will par cipate in two to three compe ons for the year, as well as the annual ice show. Lively music with entertaining themes, costumes and props are featured in these events. Teams may compete in ensemble, team compulsory or produc on events.

What else do I need to know?

Joining the team is a commitment for the full compe ve season, September – May. Es mated total team par cipa on fees for the season will be $55 – $70 per month (includes prac ce me, coaching, costumes/props and compe on fees). Team St. Louis Park is for skaters ages 7 and above currently working on Basic 6/Gamma through Freestyle levels. Skaters who are currently working on Basic 3–5/AlphaBeta may be considered if they are able to work effec vely in a team se ng and comfortable with forward crossovers and backward ska ng. Team prac ces will be held on Sundays between 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. with each team having designated mes to work on and off ice during the hour. Email skate@stlouisparkmn.gov with ques ons.

Team St. Louis Park placement session

Day DATES+TIME

Su Sept. 10 – 24, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

FEE $40 per person

Registration deadline: Sept. 1

Developmental ice skating

AGES 4+

Developmental ice is available for figure skaters to prac ce their ska ng skills with or without a private lesson. During developmental ice, there are no hockey pucks, hockey s cks or games allowed. If capacity is reached, skaters may add their name to the waitlist. They will be contacted if there is a cancella on or opening.

DAYs DATES+TIMEs

Tu Sept. 5 – Dec. 26, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.

W Sept. 6 – Dec. 27, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Sa Sept. 9 – Dec. 30, 7 – 8 a.m.

FEEs $12: one-time entrance

$30 – $50: monthly admission (registration closes the day before the first day of the month)

Public skating

ALL AGES

Come skate during open ska ng sessions. Please note the ska ng schedule excep ons, or call 952.924.2567, op on 7, to confirm dates and mes.

Indoor: Sept. 6, 2023 – June 9, 2024

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

DAYsTIMEs

M, W, F Noon – 1:30 p.m. (no skating Dec. 25, 27, 29) and Jan. 1

Sa 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (no skating Sept. 16)

Su 2 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE $3.50 per person (youth and senior)

$30 for 10 passes (youth and senior)

$4 per person (adult)

$35 for 10 passes (adult)

OPTIONAL FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

ROC Warming House

The warming house is located inside

The Rec Center by the ROC. The warming house has rental skates available during public ska ng sessions.

DAYsTIMEs

F 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Sa Noon – 2 p.m.

Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Outdoor: Oct. 15, 2023 – March 10, 2024

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

DAYsTIMEs

F 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. (no skating Nov. 3)

Sa 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Nov. 4 and 11, Feb. 17)

Su 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. (no skating Nov. 5, Feb. 18)

FEE $3.50 per person (youth and senior)

$30 for 10 passes (youth and senior) $4 per person (adult)

$35 for 10 passes (adult)

OPTIONAL FEES: $3 skate rental, $5 skate sharpening

Open Hockey – MEA Youth Open Hockey

AGES 6 – 15

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

Bring your own equipment and have fun playing open hockey on non-school days. It is recommended that a parent or guardian be in a endance during ska ng sessions. This is a drop-in program without staff supervision.

DAYsDATES+TIME

Th – F Oct. 19 – 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10 passes

Adult Open Hockey

AGES 16+

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive

Open hockey is available at The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena. Schedule is subject to change. Call 952.924.2567 to confirm dates and mes.

DAYsDATES+TIME

Tu, Th Sept. 5 – June 6, noon – 1:30 p.m. (no hockey Nov. 23, Dec. 28)

FEE $5 per person / $45 for 10 passes

The Rec Center Skate Shop

ROC Open Pond Hockey

All AGES

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

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Sa, Su Oct. 15 – March 10, 11 a.m. – noon (no hockey Nov. 4 – 5, Feb. 17 – 18) FEE Free

Hockey Swap

All AGES

TheskateshopislocatedinTheRecCenter

The skate shop is located in The Rec Center in between the west and east ice arenas. The shop has rental skates and skate sharpening service.

DAYs TIMEs

Sa 10 a.m. – noon

Su 2 – 4 p.m.

Note: Services available outside of the above hours. Ask at The Rec Center front desk.

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive This event is free and open to everyone! No items may be sold. Everything must be given and taken freely. All items must be in good working condi on in order to be donated. For a list of acceptable items, visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/reuse. This event is organized in coopera on between the St. Louis Park Hockey Associa on and the City of St. Louis Park.

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SuSept. 10, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE Free

Annual Spring Ice Show

Join us for the 2024 St. Louis Park Skate School Spring Ice Show! This is your skater’s moment to shine showing what they’ve learned in skate school in a choreographed program set to music. Skaters will be divided into performance groups by level just as in a typical skate school class. Skaters must also be enrolled in regular session classes prior to the show to par cipate.

Rehearsals will take place between Feb. 21 – March 17. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16 and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

NOTE: Regular ska ng lessons will not be held during ice show rehearsals. Regularly scheduled lessons will resume for spring session in early April.

Contact skate@stlouisparkmn.gov with any ques ons. Registra on deadline: Dec. 20

Show activity descriptions

Beginner Snowplow, Advanced Snowplow, Basic 1 – 2/Pre-Alpha, Adult Group will have six to eight prac ces (two mes per week), perform in a group number and appear in show finale. Snowplow, Basic 1 – 2/Pre-Alpha, and Adult groups typically prac ce Mondays, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Sa, M Feb. 21 – March 17

Basic 3 – 4/Alpha – Freestyle

Group will have seven to 10 prac ces (three to four mes per week) and perform in a group number, an introduc on number and show finale. Prac ce mes may vary during these mes: Monday, 6:15 – 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 – 10:15 a.m.; and Sunday, 3:45 – 7 p.m.

days DATES

FEE (Resident/Non-resident)

Sa, Su, M, W Feb. 21 – March 17 $90/$98

Ice show specialty numbers

Par cipa ng in a specialty number (solo, feature, duet, trio, etc.) is a fun and exci ng opportunity for Freestyle skaters who are commi ed to performing their skills, individually or in a small group, to a large community audience.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of TWO classes EACH session

• Must have passed Freestyle 1 or higher

• Register for their respec ve level Freestyle ice show group number

• Be an ISI home rink member with St. Louis Park and represent St. Louis Park at ISI compe ons (for the en re compe ve year and no later than Oct. 1 before ice show)

Placements are then determined by a point system based on the following criteria that is tracked throughout the year:

• Current test level skater is working on

• Number of classes registered for the season and class a endance

• Number of compe ons and events par cipated in the past year

• Prior year show par cipa on

• Par cipa on in addi onal skate school offerings such as clinics, exhibi ons, developmental ice, etc.

days DATES

Family number

Each show par cipant is invited to skate with one parent/rela ve or family friend 15 or older. This ac vity will have one extended prac ce to learn a choreographed program to music, and a endance is mandatory. This is a great opportunity for friends and family to par cipate with their skater(s) and create memories you'll never forget. Each skater and family member will need to register for this ac vity in order to par cipate.

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W March 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m. $15 per participant

Graduating Seniors

This group is only for skaters that are gradua ng high school in 2024. Skaters must also be registered for their respec ve level show group. There is no fee to par cipate in this number. Prac ces will be determined by final rehearsal schedule.

Westwood Hills Nature center

Adult programs

Nature Unnoticed

AGES 18+

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Explore your natural curiosity. Join a naturalist on a nature walk. We’ll focus on the seasonal ac vi es of the plants, animals and fungus found in the park, so each hike will be a unique experience.

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SaSept. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Public programs

Honey Harvest

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Buzz on down to Westwood and uncap the lives of honeybees. Visit our hives to observe the honeybees in ac on. Find out how honey is extracted, make a beeswax candle and taste the honey from the hives.

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SaSept. 9, 12:30 – 2 p.m. OR 2:30 – 4 p.m.

FEE $6 per person (resident) / $9 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

!All children ages 2+ must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult for all public programs unless otherwise stated.

Family Archery

AGES 7+

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Here’s your chance to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow or enjoy some more me on the range to enhance your skills! Instruc on will be given on proper technique and range safety.

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SaSept. 16, 10:30 a.m. – noon

FEE $10 per person (resident) / $15 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Autumn Leaves

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Hike the trails and enjoy the fall colors at Westwood. We will spend me observing the different trees along the trails while admiring the autumn colors.

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SuOct. 8, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Critters Close Up

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Come visit Westwood’s rep les and amphibians up close and hands-on. There will be an opportunity to touch some of these cri ers and observe them as they eat.

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SaOct. 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $4 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Critter Science Investigation

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Test your sleuthing skills and solve the mystery of which animals have recently been around the nature center! Learn about the ways to iden fy di fferent animals based on tracks, scat, habitats and behaviors. Then set o ff for a scavenger hunt hike with some helpful tools to find animals.

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SuNov. 5, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

City of St. Louis Park

4 2 nd Annual Halloween Party

ALL AGES

CHILDREN 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Join us for this family-friendly fall tradi on! Come in costumes and enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor ac vi es. Play carnival style games and trick-or-treat with friendly animal characters on Mother Nature’s Trail. Round out the evening with a puppet show and refreshments. Early bird ckets will be mailed on Oct. 12.

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FOct. 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

SaOct. 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

FEE Early bird (postmarked by Oct.11): $10 per person (resident) / $12 (non-resident)

After Oct.11: $11 per person (resident) / $13 (non-resident)

Households of four or more will receive a 20% discount for the fourth person and each person thereafter.

Registration deadline: 4 p.m. on the day of the event or when full

Calling all pumpkin carvers!

Westwood Hills Nature Center is seeking dona ons of carved pumpkins to decorate the trails for our Halloween Party. Pumpkins can be dropped off at the nature center on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. If you’d like to take your pumpkin(s) home, they can be picked up on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Please keep designs family friendly. Happy carving!

Candle Making

AGES 8+

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood is full of sweet-smelling plants! Learn more about a few fragrant botanicals and the science of the candle-making process. You will create and decorate your own soy candle to take home and enjoy. Go for a hike or enjoy the exhibits while your candle sets.

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SaNov. 18, 12:30 – 2 p.m. OR 2:30 – 4 p.m.

FEE $12 per person (resident) / $15 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

#OptOutside

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Enjoy a hike on the trails with a naturalist. A erwards, return to the interpre ve center for an up-close experience with one of Westwood’s live animals.

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SaNov. 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter Birds

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Not all birds fly south for the winter! Come and learn about some of Minnesota’s winter-hardy birds and how they adapt to the cold.

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SuDec. 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Ginger Bird Houses

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Build and decorate a special treat for our feathered friends with cookies and other natural materials. Learn all about common birds that spend the winter in Minnesota and might visit your crea on!

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SuDec. 10, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE $8 per person (resident) / $11 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter Solstice Lantern Making

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Create lanterns for the winter sols ce. The lanterns will represent our inner light on the darkest day of the year and honor those who struggle with mental health. Express your hopes, thoughts and remembrances through visual designs on the lanterns. You have an op on of leaving your lantern for the nature center’s Be the Light Winter Sols ce Walk and picking it up a er the event or taking it with you to light up your neighborhood on the winter sols ce. Par cipants under the age of 8 may need help to create the lanterns. Fee is per lantern. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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SaDec. 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

FEE $12 per lantern (resident) / $15 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Be The Light Winter Solstice Walk

all AGEs

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Join us on the shortest day of the year to remember that many in our community aren’t able “to see the light” because of struggles with mental health or di ffi cult situa ons. Follow the luminary walk through the forest guided by visual messages from the community. Light a candle in honor or memory of someone who struggles with or struggled with mental health. Gather around a fire in the glowing winter light. To share the light, create a luminary with your own message to take home and light your neighborhood.

DAY DATE+TIME

ThDec. 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

FEE Free; registration required

Registration deadline: when program is full

Campfire Open House

ALL AGES

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Stop by and enjoy seasonal ac vi es, a warm beverage and a cozy fire.

DAY DATE+TIME

Su Dec. 31, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

City of St. Louis Park

Preschool programs

Monday Minnows and Tuesday Turtles

AGES 4 – 5

DROP-OFF PROGRAM

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Explore and discover the world outside while on naturalist-led hikes. We’ll listen to nature stories, create cra s, play games and laugh with our famous puppets. Each class dives into a different nature topic. Sign up for either Monday or Tuesday, but not both.

Monday Minnows

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M Sept. 11 – Oct. 30, 1 – 3 p.m. (no class Oct. 16)

M Nov. 6 – Dec. 18, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE $88 per person (resident) / $102 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Tuesday Turtles

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Tu Sept. 12 – Oct. 31, 1 – 3 p.m. (no class Oct. 17)

Tu Nov. 7 – Dec. 19, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE $88 per person (resident) / $102 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Family Nature Time

CHILDREN AGES 2 – 5 MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Kids bring a grown up and have a fun nature adventure! Explore the nature center by mee ng animals, reading stories, playing games and hiking outside. Each month features a different nature topic and includes outdoor me. Registra on and fees are per person per date. Sign up for one or all four.

DAYDATEs+TIME

Th Sept. 21, 10 – 11 a.m.

Th Oct. 12, 10 – 11 a.m.

Th Nov. 16, 10 – 11 a.m.

Th Dec. 14, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person per date (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Puppet Story Time

ALL AGES

CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets tell a story in their animated comical style. Begin with open play and explora on. Naturalist-led ac vi es will highlight the story and create memories for you and your youngest family members. There will also be an opportunity to go outside on a naturalist-led hike. Registra on and fees are per person per date. Sign up for one or for all four!

Bug Safari

DAYsDATEs+TIME

F Sept. 8, 10 – 11 a.m.

M Sept. 11, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Cider Time

DAYsDATEs+TIME

M Oct. 2, 10 – 11 a.m.

F Oct. 6, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Turkey Tails

DAYsDATEs+TIME

F Nov. 3, 10 – 11 a.m.

M Nov. 6, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter Birds

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F Dec. 1, 10 – 11 a.m.

M Dec. 4, 10 – 11 a.m.

FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter break camps

ALL WINTER BREAK CAMPS ARE DROP-OFF CAMPS

Cozy Camp

GRADES 1 – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Have you heard about “hygge?” This Danish word is all about finding ways to be comfy and cozy in the winter me. Put on your comfy clothes and spend a day filled with cra s, story mes, puppet shows and a campfire. Pack a nut-free snack and lunch for your child. Dress for spending me outdoors.

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TuDec. 26, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $35 per person (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Wild About Animals

GRADES 1 – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Snakes, turtles, frogs and more! This is your chance to take Westwood’s educa on animals out from behind the glass and spend me handling and learning how to care for them. We’ll also spend me outside to discover how animals live during the winter. Pack a nut-free snack and lunch for your child. Dress for spending me outdoors.

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WDec. 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $35 per person (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter Wonderland

GRADES 1 – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Spend a winter day outdoors at the nature center. Ac vi es could include exploring the woods by snowshoe, speeding across the trails on kicksleds, or playing games on the ice or in the ca ails. Exact ac vi es will depend on weather condi ons that day. Pack a nut-free snack and lunch for your child. Dress for spending me outdoors.

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ThDec. 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $35 per person (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Puppet Camp

GRADES 1 – 5

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Create your own puppets to bring home. Learn and prac ce some skills that make a puppet show entertaining. There will also be appearances by the talented Westwood Hills puppets. Pack a nut-free snack and lunch for your child. Dress for spending me outdoors.

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FDec. 29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FEE $35 per person (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: when program is full

Scout programs

Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for your scou ng needs. We can customize our programs to meet your specific badge requirements, special awards and service projects. These ac vi es provide scouts with the opportunity to build character and leadership, connect to the community, discover new things, collaborate with other scouts, and have fun in an outdoor environment. Our 164-acre facility includes wetland, prairie and forest habitats which are ideal for explora on and service projects. Call 952.924.2544 for more informa on.

Service projects

Looking for a service project for your community, scout or service group? Westwood can provide opportuni es for park cleanups, plan ngs or other projects. Call 952.924.2544 to schedule one.

Be The Light Winter Solstice Walk all AGEs

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Join us on the shortest day of the year to remember that many in our community aren’t able “to see the light” because of struggles with mental health or difficult situa ons. Follow the luminary walk through the forest guided by visual messages from the community. Light a candle in honor or memory of someone who struggles with or struggled with mental health. Gather around a fire in the glowing winter light. To share the light, create a luminary with your own message to take home and light your neighborhood.

DAYDATE+TIME

Th Dec. 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

FEE Free; registration required Registration deadline: when program is full

Park Pack Rentals

Are you looking for something to do with your family?

Check out Westwood’s Park Packs! These free-to-use backpacks are full of nature ac vi es, including tools for inves ga ons, books, sugges ons for art ac vi es and more. Each Park Pack has a theme such as birds, forests, mammals, insects, ponds or rep les and amphibians. These packs can be borrowed for a week at a me. A valid credit card and photo ID are required for deposit. For more informa on and details, call 952.924.2544 or stop by Westwood Hills Nature Center!

All-terrain wheelchair

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Westwood Hills Nature Center has a GRIT Freedom all-terrain wheelchair available for visitors to use on the nature center trails. This manual, all-terrain wheelchair has a chain drive system that allows users to operate it independently or assisted by a caregiver with handlebars.

Visitors can rent the wheelchair for free by visi ng the interpre ve center front desk. For more informa on, call 952.924.2544.

AGES 4+

Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party! Birthday par es include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gi s and food in a private party room. Party guests will meet a live animal, go for a hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, paperware and presents.

Call 952.924.2544 for reserva ons.

Reserva ons are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays.

FEE $120 per party (resident) / $130 (non-resident)

Just looking for a rental space for your party or other event? View Westwood Hills Nature Center facility rentals on pages 30 – 31.

Register early!

To ensure your par cipa on, register as soon as possible. All ac vi es have maximum enrollment limits. Ac vi es also have minimum enrollment requirements and can be canceled if registra on is insufficient. If the registra on deadline has passed, you may call the recrea on office or Westwood Hills Nature Center to see if any openings remain.

Instructors can't accept registrations in class.

Resident benefits

Residents pay a lower fee for many ac vi es. A resident is someone who lives or works full me in St. Louis Park. Non-residents who register as residents will forfeit their fee and their place in the ac vity.

Access to Fun

Par al fee assistance is available to those who live, work or go to school in St. Louis Park. See page 11 for details. Those who qualify should submit an Access to Fun applica on.

Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/ac vi es-programs for more informa on and the online form or call 952.924.2540.

How to register

Sorry, we can't accept registration over the phone.

1. Complete the enclosed registra on form or register online at www.stlouisparkmn.gov/rec-registra on. Be sure to write down the ac vity name and fee for each program you’re registering for. Missing informa on can delay your registra on. Individuals with disabili es may request auxiliary aids for registra on; call 952.924.2540 or email cvoss@stlouisparkmn.gov.

2. Payment must accompany registra on. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash and checks. Make checks payable to “City of St. Louis Park.”

3. Mail, or drop off your registra on form and payment.

Confirmations and cancelations

We do not send enrollment confirmations. You will be contacted only if:

• The program is full.

• The program is canceled.

• The date, me or loca on has changed.

Ac vi es may be canceled due to poor weather. Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 if weather appears ques onable.

Refund policy

Full refunds are given only when an ac vity is canceled by the parks and recrea on department. When registra on is withdrawn prior to the first day of the ac vity, a 20% administra ve fee will be assessed. Par al credit will be considered if cancela on is due to injury or serious illness.

Online Registration options

Civic Rec is our mobile-friendly site that provides users with an intui ve, easy-to-navigate system for browsing and registering for recrea on ac vi es, classes, sports and leagues. In the future, it will allow users to search for and reserve community facili es, such as picnic shelters, park buildings, courts and fields.

Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/rec-registra on!

Fall ac vity registra on begins Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Mail

Send the registra on form along with payment to: The Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park, MN 55416

For Westwood Hills Nature Center programs, mail to: Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Online registration!

Visit our office Drop off your registra on form, along with payment, to either The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center. Forms can be dropped off at The Rec Center's front desk or in the secure lockbox located near the front desk.

Days

September – May

The Rec Center’s service counter hours Monday – Thursday8

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June – August

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The Rec Center will close at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24, and will be closed all day Sept. 2 – 4, Nov. 23, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center hours

Days

September – December

Monday – Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The interpretive center will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24, and will be closed all day Sept. 2 – 4, Nov. 10, Nov. 23 – 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Westwood Hills Nature Center trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Vestibule restroom is available during this time.

Parks and Recreation Department

3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Office: 952.924.2540 • Fax: 952.925.5663

I am interested in being a volunteer (check all that apply) Coach Assistant/team manager

I would like to include a tax-deductible donation to the Access to Fun scholarship fund.

Access to fun

The St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Department is committed to educating youth athletic volunteers, officials, instructors, parents and participants about the nature and risks of concussions. Information regarding concussions is available at cdc.gov/concussioninyouthsports.

To be er serve our par cipants, we ask that you share any informa on you feel our staff should be made aware of (i.e. disability, allergy, special needs, etc.).

Refund policy: Fees, less 20% administra on fee will be refunded only if cancela on is made prior to the start of the first day of the ac vity. Full refunds are given only if the parks and recrea on department cancels the ac vity.

Permission and waiver: I hereby agree to allow me or my child(ren) to par cipate in the ac vity for which I am registering. In considera on of accep ng this registra on, I hereby, for myself and my heirs, waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the City of St. Louis Park and its representa ves, for any and all injuries from whatever cause suffered by par cipant(s) in the ac vity for which I am registering. I understand that the informa on that I have provided may be distributed to individuals involved with each program. The St. Louis Park Parks and Recrea on Department regularly takes photos and video of program par cipants for use in promo onal materials and staff training. I grant permission to use the name, pictures and quotes of my child(ren) or me for those purposes.

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Make checks payable to the City of St. Louis Park.

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Hockey swap

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

This event is free and open to everyone! No items may be sold. Everything must be given and taken freely. All items must be in good working condi on in order to be donated. For a list of acceptable items, visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/reuse. This event is organized in coopera on between the St. Louis Park Hockey Associa on and the City of St. Louis Park.

DAYDATE+time

SuSept. 10, 1 – 3 p.m.

Media swap

ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive

Bring books, games, DVDs and music you no longer want and find new-to-you items to take home! A limit of five boxes worth of items may be brought to the swap. Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/reuse for details on what is accepted before a ending.

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WSept. 13, 5 – 7 p.m.

Electrify Everything MN workshops this fall

The Electrify Everything MN campaign is back this fall with more free workshops for residents! Workshops will give residents an opportunity to explore and ask contractors ques ons about high-efficiency electric hea ng/cooling and appliances, as well as how to navigate grants, tax credits and rebates to help finance projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your ques ons about heat pumps and induc on stoves answered by professionals in the field. The Electrify Everything MN campaign was launched and supported by the ci es of Edina, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. Visit www.electrifyeverythingmn.org for fall workshop dates.

Resources available to drive electric

Thanks to new federal and state programs, there are more funding sources for electric vehicles (EVs) than ever. Federal tax credits up to $7,500 are currently available, and state rebates will be available star ng 2024 up to $2,500. New and used EVs both qualify. Visit ev.xcelenergy.com/vehicles to check out Xcel Energy’s EV catalog tool to help find new and used EVs that match your needs and lifestyle.

Planting trees

Use Mother Nature to your advantage! Fall is a great me to plant trees. Lower temperatures and more precipita on provide the new tree a perfect opportunity to start establishing. Did you know roots will con nue to grow even when trees lose their leaves and the soil begins to cool? On top of that, nurseries o en have great deals at the end of the season. So do your part and plant a tree!

Get trees and planting at a discounted rate

With the City of St. Louis Park’s full-service tree plan ng op on, residents can order discounted trees through Tree Trust, a local nonprofit, and work directly with Tree Trust to have the tree planted at a discounted service rate. Higher discounts are available for proper es located in Environmental Jus ce priority areas and for homes that recently lost an ash tree due to emerald ash borer (EAB). Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/trees for more informa on.

Do your part: adopt a storm drain!

St. Louis Park residents are invited to adopt a storm drain by commi ng to keep it clear of leaves, trash and other debris. The simple act of sweeping and cleaning up around a storm drain protects creeks, wetlands and lakes by preven ng pollu on from entering our shared waterways. Visit www.adopt-a-drain.org/map to sign up.

Get cost sharing funds from the city for energy efficiency projects

As winter approaches, it’s me to start thinking about how to make your home more energy efficient and budget friendly. Get started by scheduling a Home Energy Squad “Planner” visit if you haven’t had one in the past three years – remember that the City of St. Louis Park offers a 50% discount to residents! Once completed, residents are eligible to take advantage of St. Louis Park’s Climate Champions for Homes cost share program and receive matches on u lity rebates up to 200%. Rebates are also available for heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.

Renters can also par cipate! Encourage landlords or property managers to sign up for a free energy audit through the Mul -Family Building Efficiency (MFBE) program and receive Climate Champions cost share funds for energy efficiency projects. Contact Ellie Rabine, sustainability specialist, at erabine@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2131 for more informa on.

A er comple ng a project, you may be eligible for a bonus roo op solar reimbursement from the city. Contact Annie Po or ff, sustainability specialist, at apo or ff@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.928.1418 for more informa on.

City tree inspections – emerald ash borer

State licensed city tree inspectors will be out this fall and winter inspec ng private and public proper es for ash trees infested with the emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle. By city ordinance, EAB infested ash trees are a nuisance and must be removed. Trees marked by the city will have an orange X on them, and the property owner will receive a no ce in the mail. If you think your tree has EAB, contact the city at 952.924.2562 and they will inspect the tree.

Use a licensed tree contractor

If you do decide to have any type of work done to your trees, use a tree contractor licensed by the City of St. Louis Park. The city license ensures that the company has liability and workers' compensa on insurance to eliminate property owners' responsibility or liability of injury on or damage to your property from a misguided tree service. Don’t use a contractor that solicits door to door pressuring you to use their service. Tree contractors are required to be licensed by the city. For a current list of city licensed tree services, call 952.924.2562 or visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/trees.

Westwood Hills Nature

Interpre ve center

The interpre ve center can accommodate up to 130 people for mee ngs, wedding recep ons, galas, company events, birthday par es, family reunions and more! Room ameni es include a caterer’s holding kitchen, audiovisual equipment, dimmable ligh ng and a podium. A refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit may apply.

R = resident of St. Louis Park

NR = non-resident

Upper picnic shelter

Located adjacent to the water garden area, the picnic shelter has six, 8-foot picnic tables. Restrooms, drinking fountains, electrical outlets and sink are available. This open-air shelter has protec on from sun and rain with a view of Westwood Lake. There is a $100 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event.

Dates+times resident ratenon-resident rate

Weekends: May 6 – Sept. 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 4 – 8 p.m. $120 per time block $150 per time block

Weekdays: May 8 – Sept. 8, 4 – 8 p.m. $120 per time block$150 per time block

For more informa on, call 952.924.2544.

City of St. Louis Park

Center fac ility rentals

Lower park building

Located near the parking lot, the park building has an open fl oor plan that seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully accessible building o ff er beau ful views of the nature center grounds and the playground. The lower park building also has restrooms, drinking fountains and a sink. It's a great place for mee ngs, par es and more! There is a $300 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event. There is a two-hour rental minimum.

Dates+times resident ratenon-resident rate

Weekends: May 6 – Sept. 10, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. $70 per hour $80 per hour

Weekdays: May 8 – Sept. 8, 5 – 8 p.m. $70 per hour $80 per hour

Water garden and waterfall observa on deck

Looking for a scenic loca on for a small wedding, photo shoot or outdoor mee ng space? Enjoy the background view of the water garden as you watch the water flow over the top of the 6-foot-high waterfall and tumble down the hillside! From the accessible observa on deck you can see the full view of the waterfall, water garden, Westwood Lake and surrounding woods. This is an ideal loca on for small events up to 20 people.

The water garden features na ve Minnesota plants blooming throughout the summer season as well as streams, waterfalls and a pond. There are bench areas for taking photos or to relax and enjoy the view. There is a $100 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event. There is a two-hour rental minimum.

Dates+time resident ratenon-resident rate May 6 – Sept. 10, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. $40 per hour $50 per hour

Facilities and rentals

Turf rental

March 23 – May 5, 2024

The outdoor facility will have turf, which is great for soccer, football or other ac vi es.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $55 per hour (resident) / $70 (non-resident)

Ice arena rental

Oct. 9, 2023 – March 10, 2024 (weather permitting) Rent the outdoor ice arena for birthday par es, celebra ons and company or school events. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 2023 FEE $165 per hour (resident) / $170 (non-resident)

2024 fee $170 per hour (resident) / $175 (non-resident)

$175 (nonn resident)

Dry floor rental

May 11 – Sept. 28, 2024

The outdoor facility accommodates up to 700 people for wedding recep ons, bar and bat mitzvah par es, company events, birthday par es and a variety of large-scale gatherings. The facility rental includes a public announcement system.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEEs $50 per hour (resident) / $65 (non-resident) no services, just space

$75 per hour (resident) / $90 (non-resident) additional services (i.e. set up needed)

$70 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people) $300 refundable damage deposit

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The Rec Center facilities

3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540

Banquet Room rental

The Banquet Room overlooks the Aqua c Park and Wolfe Park and is available for wedding recep ons, birthday par es, bar and bat mitzvah par es, company events, family reunions and mee ngs. The room seats up to 160 people and offers a caterer’s holding kitchen, dance floor, dimmable ligh ng and sound system. Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an addi onal fee. Alcoholic beverages are allowed but must be provided and served by a licensed caterer. An addi onal $290 is charged to retain a police officer if alcohol is served.

Available to rent Sunday – Friday

FEE $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident), two-hour minimum

$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Available to rent Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight

FEE $700 (resident) / $800 (non-resident)

$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Banquet Room

Gallery Room rental

Located on the first floor of The Rec Center, the Gallery Room can accommodate up to 40 people for small group gatherings, team mee ngs and birthday par es. Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an addi onal fee. Total fee depends on dura on of rental and ameni es.

Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $55 per hour (resident) / $65 (non-resident), two-hour minimum

$100 refundable damage deposit

During public ska ng sessions (see page 18 for hours), either the Gallery or Banquet rooms can be rented for private par es. Each party will include two-hour use of a room and admission to open ska ng for up to 15 people. Skate rental will be available for an addi onal $3 per pair.

Gallery room

FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident)

Banquet room

FEE $115 per two hours (resident) / $150 (non-resident)

Indoor ice arena rental

Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday par es, celebra ons and company or school events. We’ll provide the Gallery Room for two hours without addi onal charge. The Banquet Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental.

Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

2023 FEE $230 per hour, plus tax

2024 FEE $235 per hour, plus tax

Indoor ice arena

Outdoor facility rentals

Picnic shelter rental

Weekendsweekdays Rental hours

May 6 – Sept. 10May 30 – Sept. 111 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 9 p.m.

Reserve a picnic shelter now! These open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 – 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and most have grills (except for Fern Hill Park). Indoor restrooms are open May 26 – Sept. 3. Portable toilets will be available before May 25 and a er Sept. 4. To view our picnic shelters, visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/parks-rec.

Location AddressCapacity Fee per time block

Fern Hill Park shelter (no grill)

4421 28th St. W.80 people$90 (resident) / $110 (non-resident)

Oak Hill Park Central shelter3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.40 people$95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident)

Oak Hill Park Main shelter3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.100 people$120 (resident) / $150 (non-resident)

Wolfe Park East shelter3700 Monterey Drive35 people$95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident)

Wolfe Park West shelter3700 Monterey Drive35 people$95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident)

$100 refundable damage deposit for picnic shelter rentals

Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day. On holidays, shelters are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Note: Picnic shelters in all other parks cannot be reserved; they are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Professional photos

Interested in using a St. Louis Park facility for a professional photo or video shoot? Contact the city in advance at 952.924.2540.

Oak Hill Park Splash Pad

3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

The 2,350-square-foot splash pad is located in beau ful Oak Hill Park. The site offers many ameni es perfect for families and large groups! Rubber-soled shoes are strongly recommended for all par cipants.

DAYsDateS+Time

M – SuNow – Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (weather dependent)

FEE Free (resident) / $1 (non-resident) until Aug. 19. Free for everyone Aug. 19 – Sept. 4.

Park building rental

Weekendsweekdays

Rental hours

May 6 – Sept. 10May 30 – Sept. 18 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum)

All buildings are fully enclosed and have indoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, tables and chairs.

locationaddress Capacity / amenitiesFee per hour

Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields $70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields $70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Louisiana Oaks Park 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.30 people / near ballfields $70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Nelson Park2500 Georgia Ave. S.20 people$70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields, splash pad

Wolfe Park (available year-round)

$70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

3700 Monterey Drive 30 people / indoor fireplace $70 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

$300 refundable damage deposit for park building rentals. For an additional fee and based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available.

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater rental

Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects Wolfe Park to the Excelsior and Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced ers offer sea ng for 300 people. The concrete stage at the bo om of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. The facility is available to rent un l 10 p.m., with an addi onal fee for overhead lights. If either the amphitheater or Wolfe Park building is rented with The Rec Center’s Banquet Room, the amphitheater/park building rate drops to half price. Total fee depends on me of day and rental length.

locationaddressCapacityFee

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater only 3700 Monterey Drive300 people $80 per hour (resident) / $90 (non-resident), two-hour minimum

Wolfe Park building and amphitheater 3700 Monterey Drive300 people $110 per hour (resident) / $130 (non-resident), two-hour minimum

Court rentals

Stop by and use any of St. Louis Park’s sand volleyball, tennis or pickleball courts. To ensure a court is available, call 952.924.2540 to reserve a court, for a fee, from April through October.

april – october

FEE $30 per hour per court (resident) / $35 (non-resident)

Pickleball

Bass Lake Preserve3501 Beltline Blvd.2

Wolfe Park3700 Monterey Drive5

Sand volleyball

St. Louis Park Middle School 2025 Texas Ave. S.2

Wolfe Park3700 Monterey Drive1

Tennis location address

Aquila Park 3110 Xylon Ave. S.8

Bass Lake Preserve3501 Beltline Blvd.2

Carpenter Park4900 Hwy. 7 3

Fern Hill Park 4421 28th St. W. 1

Northside Park2200 Louisiana Ave. S.2

City

and trail map

Pick up a city and trail map at city hall, The Rec Center, Westwood Hills Nature Center or the St. Louis Park Public Library. Call 952.924.2540 or email cvoss@stlouisparkmn.gov to have a map mailed to you for free.

Additional parks and services

Outdoor skate park

Carpenter Park, 4900 Hwy. 7

Check out the 6,500-square-foot all concrete skate park designed with stairs, rails and mini half-pipe, replica ng a plaza-style skate park. Call 952.924.2540 for private rental informa on.

9 a.m. – dusk; seasonal FEE Free

Off-leash dog parks

Cedar Knoll Park, 2541 Nevada Ave. S.

Dakota Park, 2643 Dakota Ave. S. St. Louis Park’s two off-leash dog parks offer a fun opportunity for you and your pet to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Residents must have a current St. Louis Park dog license, which includes access to the parks. Non-residents must purchase a permit for the parks, which is good January through December of the current year. Print an applica on online at www.stlouisparkmn.gov, or pick one up at the inspec ons service counter at city hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Daily hours for the dog parks are 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

FEE $55 per permit (non-resident)

Residential brush drop-off site

2501 Edgewood Ave. S.

NOw – Nov. 22

Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/brush-drop-off for hours.

Wood mulch

The city offers all natural, shredded wood mulch delivery within St. Louis Park. Call 952.924.2562 to request wood mulch.

FEE $75 for approximately 3 cubic yards

Outdoor rinks with warming houses

The city operates four parks with warming houses near their ska ng rinks: Birchwood, Browndale, Nelson and Oak Hill parks. Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 regarding weather-related closures.

Warming house hours

Regular hours

Jan. 2 – Feb. 19

(holidays and weather permi ng)

DAYsTimes

M, Th 4 – 8 p.m.

F 4 – 8:30 p.m.

Sa 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Su Noon – 7 p.m.

Winter break

Dec. 22 – Jan. 1

DAYsTimes

M – F 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Su Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Holiday and school release day hours

DATEsTimes

Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dec. 25 Closed

Dec. 31 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.*

Jan. 1 Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 15 Noon – 8 p.m.

Jan. 26 Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 Noon – 8 p.m.

*Oak Hill Park will be open for extended hours Dec. 31 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Outdoor rink locations

The city operates 11 parks with ska ng rinks.

Outdoor rinks

locationAddress

Ainsworth Park7700 28th St. W.

Bass Lake Park3450 Glenhurst Ave.

Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S.

Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road

Center Park3750 Wooddale Ave.

Fern Hill Park4421 W. 28th St.

Jackley Park4215 Brookside Ave.

Nelson Park2500 Georgia Ave. S.

Oak Hill Park3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Willow Park2500 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Parkview Park building will not be a warming house loca on this winter season due to construc on taking place at St. Louis Park High School near the warming house and rink loca on.

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Nelson Park general skating schedule

Below are the days and mes when the WEST rink will be open for general ska ng (no s cks or goals allowed).

Regular hours

Jan. 2 – Feb. 19

DAYs Times

M, Tu, Th 4 – 6 p.m.

W, F 4 – 8 p.m.

Sa10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Winter break hours

Dec. 22 – Jan. 1

DAYs Times

M – F10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sa10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Holiday and school release days hours

DATEs Times

Dec. 2410 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dec. 25Closed

Dec. 3110 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jan. 1 Noon – 6 p.m.

Jan. 15 Noon – 6 p.m.

Jan. 26 Noon – 6 p.m.

Feb. 2 Noon – 6 p.m.

Feb. 19 Noon – 6 p.m.

Rentals

Warming house rentals

The four enclosed park buildings listed below can accommodate groups up to 25 and are available for rental before, during and a er regular warming house hours.

locationADDRESS

Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road

Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Before/after warming house hours

Private use of the warming house before or a er regular public hours. Tables and chairs are included.

FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

During warming house hours

Tables and chairs can be set up for rentals in a designated area of the warming house. The general public may s ll access the building during this me. Group size for this me may be limited.

FEE $20 per hour (resident and non-resident)

Outdoor hockey rentals

Outdoor hockey rinks (with hockey nets) are available for private rental at the four parks listed above during regular warming house hours. Broomball and hockey nets are available only at Nelson Park.

FEE $30 per hour (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

Community education

Fitness

Kyudo Japanese Longbow Archery ADULTS

Central Community Center gym, 6300 Walker St. Influenced by the culture of Japan’s samurai warriors, Imperial Court, and Shinto and Buddhist tradi ons, Kyudo is prac ced as a means to self-improvement. The non-compe ve and introspec ve nature of Japanese archery allows prac oners to gain insight into their personali es. Individual instruc on is given by Carly Born (Renshi 5th dan) and John Born (5th dan). Visit www.mnkyudo.org for more informa on.

Instructors: Carly Born, John Born

*Instructors will collect an addi onal $25 to cover the cost of your own prac ce bow. Annual membership to Minnesota Kyudo Renmei is required for returning students. Loaner equipment provided for most adults.

DAYDATEs+TIME Activity#

Sa Sept. 23 – Dec. 16, 1 – 2 p.m. A105C-NewStudents

FEE $65 per person

Registration deadline: Sept. 21 or when full

Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia

and More ADULTS

Online

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body. Instructor: Janice Novak, MS

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

Tu Sept. 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m. A141W23

FEE $39 per person

Registration deadline: Sept. 25 or when full

Beginning Knitting ADULTS

Lenox Community Center Room 108, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Learn how to make basic knit s tches and how to read a pa ern. You will complete a hat and learn how to make a square that can grow into a scarf, afghan or whatever you want!

Instructor: Lara Neel

DAYDATEs+TIME Activity#

W Sept. 27 – Oct. 25, 6 – 8 p.m.A110L23

FEE $50 per person (senior program member) / $59 (non-member)

Registration deadline: Sept. 26 or when full

Cooking Beans in the Instant Pot ADULTS

Online

Are you ready to take your bean game from basic to BOOM? Sick of the soak? Kirsten will show you how to take those dry beans from neglected shelf-dwellers to savory superstars in record me with the help of the Instant Pot — no overnight soaking required! You’ll be amazed at how versa le, economical and easy it is to whip up a batch of beans for any occasion — whether you are meal prepping for the week or entertaining guests. Join Kirsten live online via Zoom as she demonstrates BBQ baked beans, Greek salad with black eyed peas, one pot Lebanese len ls and rice, borracho beans, hummus and more! Class will be recorded, and extensive recipe handout with pressure cooking ps and tricks provided.

Instructor: Kirsten Madaus

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

Th Sept. 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m. A150W23

FEE $29 per person

Registration deadline: Sept. 27 or when full

Makeup Bootcamp for Women 40 and Better ADULTS

Lenox Community Center Room 109, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. When was the last me you updated your makeup and beauty regime? Has your skin changed over me? What about your hair color? Join this “boot camp” to update your look with ps and techniques for ageless beauty. Learn about a variety of products, applica ons and the latest trends in makeup and skincare. Julie Sherman is a makeup ar st with 30 years of experience. No products or services will be sold! This class is essen al for busy, beau ful women who could use a li le upda ng! Instructor: Julie Sherman

DAYsDATEs+TIME Activity#

W Oct. 11, 7 – 9 p.m. A129L23

FEE $39 per person (senior program member) / $44 (non-member)

MNov. 6, 7 – 9 p.m. A329L23

FEE $39 per person (senior program member) / $44 (non-member)

Registration deadline: Nov. 3 or when full

Be Prepared: What to Know About Advocating for Your Health Care ADULTS

Lenox Community Center Room 109, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. As an emergency department physician, Lisa Hollensteiner has o en met pa ents and families in me of crisis who were not prepared to best advocate for the pa ent. In this class, she will cover health care powers of a orney, living wills, physician orders for life sustaining treatment (POLSTs), preparing for doctor visits, managing hospital care, when to consider hospice and other related topics. Instructor: Lisa Hollensteiner

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

Tu Oct. 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. A102L23

FEE $15 per person (senior program member) / $19 (non-member)

Registration deadline: Sept. 21 or when full

Thyroid Things You Need to Know ADULTS

Online

If you currently take thyroid medica on but are s ll gaining weight and s ll have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fa gue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, diges ve problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive and heart palpita ons are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how thyroid func on can make any illness worse; the five things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the number one thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connec on between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthri s; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid medica on; environmental triggers and informa on you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of informa on only and should by no means be considered a subs tute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

Instructor: Janice Novak, MS

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

M Oct. 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m. A117W23

FEE $39 per person

Registration deadline: Oct. 19 or when full

Sewing Machine Clinic/Learn to Sew Sessions

ADULTS

Lenox Community Center Room 109, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Do you have a sewing machine that is gathering dust because you’re not comfortable using it? We will cover basic maintenance and cleaning techniques, then sew simple tote bags. Confident beginners should also have me to choose and sew an accessory such as a scarf or bag with a zipper. Before class begins, please make sure that you have 2 yards of co on fabric, at least two bobbins, at least two sewing machine needles, the power cord and foot pedal for your machine, thread, a seam ripper and the manual for your machine. If you don’t have a manual, we may be able to find a downloadable version online. If your machine has extra feet or tools, make sure you have them ready. If you don’t have a machine, please contact the instructor before class for advice on how to find one.

Instructor: Lara Neel

DAYDATEs+TIME Activity#

W Nov. 1 – 29, 6 – 8 p.m. A109L23

FEE $59 per person

Registration deadline: Oct. 31 or when full

Instant Pot Holiday Hacks

ADULTS

Online

Looking for a way to shake up your holiday cooking rou nes and impress your guests with some delicious, me-saving dishes? From turkey stock to cranberry sauce, make ahead mashed potatoes to sweet pumpkin cheesecake, Kirsten’s cool cooking hacks will simplify your kitchen efforts during the hec c holiday season. Discover how to turn your pressure cooker into a holiday miracle worker from the comfort of your own home in this live cooking demonstra on. An extensive recipe handout is included; the class will be recorded and available to rewatch on demand. Instructor: Kirsten Madaus

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

Th Nov. 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m. A149W23

FEE $29 per person

Registration deadline: Nov. 1 or when full

Let’s Talk About Medicare ADULTS

Lenox Community Center Room 115, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. As you get closer to 65, the amount of informa on you get about Medicare can make the process of applying very confusing. This is an educa onal mee ng about Medicare and Medicaid insurance that will answer your ques ons. We will discuss what Medicare covers, what it costs and how and when to enroll. We will also review the types of Medicare insurance available and the factors to consider when deciding what type of plan is best for you. Instructor: Tom Hill

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

M Nov. 20, 6 – 7 p.m.

FEE Free (senior program member) / $5 (non-member)

Registration deadline: Nov. 16 or when full

Monthly Meal Planning ADULTS

Online

Are you red of staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to make for dinner? Do you find yourself constantly ordering takeout or making the same boring meals on repeat? Fear not, hungry friend, because Megan and Kirsten are here to spice up your kitchen game in one fun-filled weekend! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this live online class is perfect for anyone who wants to take their meal planning to the next level. From “a Month of Meatless Mondays” to “Taco Tuesdays Ten Ways” to “Souper Sundays,” there’s something for everyone. Megan and Kirsten believe that meal planning should be fun! They’ll share their favorite ps and tricks for making meal prep a breeze — from grocery shopping to prepping ingredients in advance — in a handout full of recipes. The live classes will be recorded so you can rewatch at your convenience. Instructor: Kirsten Madaus

DAYsDATEs+TIME Activity#

Sa, Su Dec. 2 – 3, 3 – 4 p.m. A148W23

FEE $59 per person

Registration deadline: Nov. 30 or when full

Self-Growth and the Art of Singing ADULTS

Online

A101L23

Professional singer, voice teacher and holis c health prac oner, Jesse Wicher will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore the profound rela onship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: singing with your own voice, ge ng out of the way and le ng go of judgments. This engaging course is perfect for singers, ar sts and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life — no singing required! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living!

Instructor: Jesse Wicher

DAYDATE+TIME Activity#

M Dec. 4, 6 – 8 p.m.

FEE $35 per person

Registration deadline: Nov. 30 or when full

A188W23

Adaptive Recreation

Reach for Resources

The adap ve recrea on program is a coopera ve effort of Reach for Resources and the ci es of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Edina, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach is an agency that serves individuals with developmental disabili es and their families in western Hennepin County and eastern Carver County. Services include adap ve recrea on, independent living support, case management and mental health. NOTE: People not living in one of the above ci es are considered “non-residents” and should pay the non-resident fee when applicable. For more informa on and registra on procedures, call 952.393.5880 or visit www.reachforresources.org.

Inclusion support

Reach for Resources provides inclusion support to children and adults with disabili es who would like to par cipate in their city’s parks and recrea on programs. Registra on for these programs is done through your parks and recrea on division. Inclusion support through Reach is offered in the ci es of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Chaska, Crystal, Edina, Golden Valley, New Brighton, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Roseville and St. Louis Park, and Three Rivers Park District. A er registering, contact Reach for Resources to discuss the needs/accommoda ons for yourself or your child. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ no ce for a successful inclusion.

Fall Formal

AGES 16+

Minnetonka Community Center Banquet Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

Step into an enchan ng autumn evening at our Fall Formal event where par cipants are invited to don their finest formal or semi-formal a re and enjoy a deligh ul evening filled with lively dancing, delectable cupcakes, refreshing punch and capture memories at our photo booth, making it an unforge able evening!

DAYDATE+TIME

F Sept. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

FEE $12 per person

Registration deadline: Sept. 29 at noon

Craft: DIY Pumpkin Trivet

AGES 18+

Wolfe Park building

Use a cork base and pom poms to create these 6-inch fes ve and func onal trivets! You can put them in your kitchen and use them for serving food or just as a decora on.

DAYDATE+TIME

Tu Oct. 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

FEE $14 per person (resident) / $16 (non-resident)

Registration deadline: Sept. 30

Rec Therapy: Monday Funday

AGES 18+

Wolfe Park building (weeks 1 – 3), 3700 Monterey Drive

The Rec Center Gallery Room (weeks 4 – 8), 3700 Monterey Drive

This new day me program will offer opportuni es for social connec on and exercise with peers. We'll do a new ac vity each week, including bingo, charades, cra s, workouts and nature-based ac vi es.

DAYDATEs+TIME

M Oct. 23 – Dec. 11, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE $489.36 per person

Registration deadline: Oct. 20

Ghostly Gala

All aGES

Brooklyn Park CAC, 5600 85th Ave. N.

Join us for a haun ngly good me at our annual Ghostly Gala, where ghouls and goblins gather for a spooktacular Halloween party featuring an epic costume contest, thrilling games, tantalizing prizes and a pizza dinner, ensuring a night of frigh ul fun!

DAYDATE+TIME

F Oct. 27, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

FEE $10 per person preregistered by Oct. 24 / $15 at the door

Rec Therapy: Dance Workout

All aGES

The Rec Center Gallery Room and Banquet Room (Nov. 3 only), 3700 Monterey Drive, or virtually

Get ready to move, groove and sweat with our dynamic dance workout program! You can follow along with our energe c instructors in a series of fun and engaging dance rou nes that will help you burn calories, boost your fitness and unleash your inner dancer. You can join in person or virtually.

DAYDATEs+TIME

F Nov. 3 – Dec. 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no program Nov. 24)

FEE $163.12 per person

Registration deadline: three days before program start date

Winter Wonderland Dance

AGES 13+

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive

Get ready to dance the night away in a winter wonderland extravaganza, where the beats are as cool as ice, the atmosphere is chill, and the dance floor is transformed into a frosty paradise.

DAYDATE+TIME

F Dec. 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

FEE $8 per person

Registration deadline: Dec. 1 at noon

Pizza and Bingo

ALL AGES

The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Bingo and pizza night is a fun and casual event that combines two beloved pas mes. Guests can enjoy delicious pizza while playing a variety of bingo games with chances to win prizes and enjoy friendly compe on with friends. Companions only need to register if they want to eat pizza.

DAYDATE+TIME

M Dec. 18, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.

FEE $18 per person (resident) / $20 (non-resident) / $9 (companions)

Registration deadline: three days before program start date

Senior programs

Friends in the Kitchen ADULTS

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Get ideas for new recipes, new cooking techniques, ps for cooking for one and healthy ea ng on a budget! Learn how to make flavorful, healthy meal choices you can cook at home – taste them in class – and go home with the recipes. The meals are designed to be freezer-ready, shareable and they avoid using processed ingredients. The class is geared towards those who have mobility limita ons, special dietary needs or want to learn how to eat healthy without spending a lot of money. This class is offered in partnership with LSS of Minnesota and is free thanks to a Healthy Living Grant from the City of St. Louis Park!

DAYDATE+TIME

Tu Sept. 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

FEE Free; preregistation required

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation adults

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.

Each month we’ll have a guest speaker who will give a short presenta on and then open the floor for ques ons and conversa on. Join us for a morning of intellect, humor, a cup of coffee and a sweet treat! Every second Wednesday of the month, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

DAYDATEs+TIME

W Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

FEE Free; sponsored by the Lenox Foundation

Stop in the office at the Lenox Community Center to get your Newscaster and see all of the great classes, events and ac vi es planned this fall!

Birthday Party in the Park adults

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. This fun event is hosted by the St. Louis Park Senior Program. Join us for birthday celebra ons! Everyone is welcome, and if your birthday month is being celebrated, your name will go into a drawing for a free gi . Enjoy treats and entertainment.

Oct. 18 entertainment: Loose Rock. Get ready to jam with this fun loving rock and roll band! Our very own Duane Jacobson (from the woodshop) and his band will keep your toes tapping with tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s like Twist and Shout, Wooly Bully, Your Chea n' Heart and more! We're celebra ng September and October birthdays! Nov. 15: Veterans Celebra on. We'll celebrate our November and December birthdays, as well as our veterans at this special birthday party in the park with a flag ceremony from the West Metro VFW Color Guard and USO Entertainer Colleen Heibler.

DAYDATEs+TIMEs

W Oct. 18, Nov. 15, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE Free

What's In Your Attic? ADULTS

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. When is the last me you opened that trunk, looked through that coin collec on, or ventured into your a c? Treasures are hiding in every corner, we just know it! Bring in that piece you’ve always wondered about and have it appraised by local professionals. If your item is too big, bring a picture and we’ll go from there! This class is sponsored by Aquila Commons.

DAYDATE+TIME

F Oct. 20, 1 – 3 p.m.

FEE Free

Fall Craft Fair

ADULTS

Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Don't miss the cra fair hosted by the St. Louis Park Senior Program! More than 30 vendors from woodworking and pain ngs to mi ens and po ery to jewelry and more! All items are handmade by local ar sans.

DAYDATE+TIME

Sa Nov. 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FEE Free

Bentleyville Duluth Christmas Lights Tour

ADULTS

Meet at Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Arrive at Blackwoods Restaurant in Duluth for lunch, then on to the Glensheen Mansion on the shores of Lake Superior where the small rooms of the estate are decorated for the holiday season. Then travel to Bayfront Fes val Park to experience Bentleyville “Tour of Lights.” Local volunteers work for weeks to put together a magical place to celebrate the holiday season with the Duluth community. We will stop for a snack (pay for on your own) at Tobies in Hinckley.

DAYDATE+TIME

TuDec. 5, 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

FEE $96 per person

Registration deadline: Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.

Friends of the Arts

St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts (FotA)

Friends of the Arts is a nonprofit community organiza on that has community been building the community through the arts since 1995, with a mission to support, promote and enhance the arts in St. Louis Park in to bring people together. Friends of the Arts connects people and organiza ons around the arts, shares arts-related informa on and resources, supports local ar sts and coordinates community arts programs.

St. Louis Park Art Fair

Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC), 3700 Monterey Drive

Join us for the fi h annual St. Louis Park Art Fair! This free, family-friendly event has become a staple of the St. Louis Park community. Whether you want to buy art from local ar sts, hear music and see performances, or connect with local community organiza ons, there is something for everyone at the St. Louis Park Art Fair! Celebrate community, shop local ar sts and maker booths and enjoy a variety of events and ac vi es for the whole family. Visit slpfota.org/ar air to learn more.

DAY DATE+TIME

Sa Sept. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Arts for Life Scholarship deadline

ALL AGES

The Arts for Life Scholarship program is rooted in our belief that crea vity is inherent in all people and the arts should be affordable and accessible. We know that when you invest in crea vity, the community reaps the rewards. Scholarships are available to St. Louis Park residents of all ages for music, dance and a wide variety of arts ac vi es. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 15. Apply today at slpfota.org/artsforlife.

DAY DATE+TIME

F Sept. 15, 5 p.m.

FEE Free

October Poetry Jam

ALL AGES

FOTA presents our October Poetry Jam! Our poetry jams are free, all ages, family-friendly, all languages, all forms poetry event. Come share an original poem or your favorite poem by another author, or sit and enjoy the poetry of fellow community members. Visit slpfota.org for more informa on.

DAY DATE+TIME

TBD TBD

FEE Free

The ar st showcase is a community art exhibit celebra ng ar sts in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley, aiming to build connec ons between local ar sts and our communi es. We encourage ar sts and crea ves of all ages who live, work or a end school in St. Louis Park or Golden Valley to submit work for the ar st showcase. The 2024 exhibi on opens to the public Jan. 19 at Brookview Golden Valley with a gala featuring art, music, film, food and much more! Applica ons open in September and close Oct. 31, 2023. Ar sts will be no fied of selec on by Nov. 19. Visit slpfota.org/ar stshowcase to apply.

Scan the QR code to learn more and submit your applica on

Volunteer opportunities

Beautify St. Louis Park

City opportunities

Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party

Volunteers are needed to staff the many roles suppor ng the Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party Oct. 20 and 21, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Volunteer ac vi es include registra on, games, costumed characters and refreshments. Set up and take down opportuni es are also available. Come support this family-friendly event that hosts hundreds of visitors each year! To sign up, email communityvolunteers@stlouisparkmn.gov.

Hydrant Hero

The St. Louis Park Fire Department would like to remind homeowners and businesses with fire hydrants on or near their property to please shovel the snow around the fire hydrant a er each snowfall and keep the hydrant clear of plant overgrowth during the summer.

There are roughly 1,700 fire hydrants in St. Louis Park, and although firefighters remove snow around the hydrants a er a snowfall, they can't always clean them all in a mely manner. This is where you can help. Volunteer to become a Hydrant Hero and keep the hydrants around your homes and businesses clear of snow in the winter and free of plant overgrowth in the summer. Interested volunteers can adopt a hydrant at www.hydranthero.org. Choose a hydrant, click on the “Adopt me” link and fill out the registra on form – you can even give your hydrant a name! For ques ons, contact Lieutenant Bob Hampton at bhampton@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2599.

Help beau fy St. Louis Park by picking up li er and debris from a local park or street! This is a great ac vity for individuals and groups of all ages and can be done on your own me. Use your own bags and gloves, and volunteers can leave their bags in the trash cans located at each park. If bags are too large for trash cans, call the Municipal Service Center at 952.924.2562. Volunteers are invited to post their pictures on Facebook, Twi er and Instagram and tag the City of St. Louis Park (@stlouispark)!

Minnehaha Creek Cleanup

8800 Hwy. 7 (meet in Bremer Bank parking lot)

The annual Minnehaha Creek cleanup event, hosted by the St. Louis Park Parks and Recrea on Advisory Commission, has moved to the fall. Volunteers are needed to help pick up li er from the creek and its banks. For more informa on, call the city’s natural resources division at 952.924.2699.

DAYDATE+TIME

SaOct. 7, 8 – 11 a.m.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

Support student achievement! Become a volunteer in St. Louis Park Public Schools. To volunteer or receive more informa on on these and other programs, contact Aidan Cowley in the school volunteer office at 952.928.6445 or cowley.aidan@slpschools.org.

Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ¿Usted habla español y desea ser voluntario en las escuelas de St. Louis Park? Estamos buscando voluntarios durante el día escolar para ayudar. Los voluntarios leen con los estudiantes y ayudan a los maestros. Si está interesado, por favor, póngase en contacto con Aidan en cowley.aidan@slpschools.org.

See page 3 for details.

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Dig out last year’s treasure, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the crea vity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park.

See page 6 for details.